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Court Reinstates Slavery Exhibit as Trump History Rewrite Fight Escalates
politics10 days ago

Court Reinstates Slavery Exhibit as Trump History Rewrite Fight Escalates

A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of an exhibit about enslaved people at Independence National Historical Park after President Trump's executive order to “restore truth and sanity” in American history; the Interior Department has appealed. A new coalition lawsuit claims National Park Service policies are erasing history and science across multiple parks (from Grand Canyon to Stonewall), arguing parks should present the full, sometimes painful, story instead of censoring it.

via Yahoo|
#george-washington#independence-national-historical-park#national-parks
politics12 days ago

Coalition Sues Over Trump Order to Reframe American History in National Parks

A coalition of groups filed a federal lawsuit in Boston challenging President Trump’s March 2025 executive order to remove “corrosive ideology” from national parks, arguing that dozens of signs and displays have been altered or removed to scrub topics like racism, slavery, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous history, and climate change; the suit names the Interior Department, Secretary Doug Burgum, and the National Park Service’s acting director, among others, and follows a judge’s order to reinstate a slavery exhibit at Independence Hall.

via Politico|
#history-displays#interior-department#lawsuit
Independence Park removes slavery exhibit amid push to reframe U.S. history
climate-politics-and-policy1 month ago

Independence Park removes slavery exhibit amid push to reframe U.S. history

Park staff dismantled a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, removing signage about George Washington’s slave ownership as part of a broader effort to address racism in historical displays, following related actions tied to a presidential executive-order push.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-politics-and-policy#george-washington-historical-figure#national-park-service
Trump-era DEI crackdown reshapes MLK Day nationwide
politics1 month ago

Trump-era DEI crackdown reshapes MLK Day nationwide

Trump's second-term DEI agenda is reshaping MLK Day observances across federal agencies and national parks—removing MLK exhibits, pausing related events, and shifting free-entry days to the president's birthday. A broad review of park materials flags roughly 80 items linked to Black history and other race-centered topics, while educators report chilling effects as anti-DEI and CRT legislation spreads. Civil-rights advocates, including MLK III, warn this amounts to erasing Black history and constraining what can be taught.

via Axios|
#civil-rights#education#history
California offers free MLK Day entry at 200+ state parks, contrasting with Trump’s National Parks policy
politics1 month ago

California offers free MLK Day entry at 200+ state parks, contrasting with Trump’s National Parks policy

Governor Newsom announced free vehicle day-use entry on MLK Day 2026 at more than 200 California state parks, funded by the California State Parks Foundation, inviting all Californians to honor Dr. King. The move contrasts with the federal government under Trump, which ended MLK Day free-entry at National Parks and added Trump’s birthday to the pass program. California highlights ongoing access initiatives like the California State Library Parks Pass, Adventure Pass, Golden Bear Pass, and other programs to remove cost barriers and expand outdoor access ahead of Black History Month.

via California State Portal | CA.gov|
#california-state-parks#free-entry#governor-newsom
Bulgaria adopts the euro amid mixed reactions as more countries plan to join in 2026
world1 month ago

Bulgaria adopts the euro amid mixed reactions as more countries plan to join in 2026

Bulgaria will adopt the euro in 2026, becoming the 21st country to do so. Drone deliveries are now possible on the Great Wall of China, reaching remote areas. Karl Bushby has been walking around the world for 27 years, sharing lessons on happiness and survival. Starting in 2026, visitors to 11 major US national parks will need a valid ID to avoid fees, with international visitors paying higher prices.

via Frequent Miler|
#bulgaria#drone-delivery#euro
US Government Shutdown Continues, Affecting Federal Workers and the Economy
government4 months ago

US Government Shutdown Continues, Affecting Federal Workers and the Economy

The ongoing federal government shutdown has led to widespread impacts across the U.S., including delayed pay for 1.4 million federal workers, closures of national parks and monuments, disruptions in food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, and ongoing operations for USPS and essential services like the military and law enforcement. The shutdown stems from partisan disagreements over healthcare subsidies, with varied effects depending on the state, and efforts continue to mitigate its consequences.

via NPR|
#federal-employees#food-aid#government
Federal Government Shutdown: Economic and Personal Impacts
government4 months ago

Federal Government Shutdown: Economic and Personal Impacts

The ongoing US government shutdown, now in its third week, has widespread impacts including delayed paychecks for federal employees, disruptions to food and healthcare programs, partial closures of national parks, and ongoing operations of essential services like USPS and law enforcement. The shutdown stems from partisan disagreements over healthcare funding and budget issues, affecting various states differently and raising concerns about the safety and services provided to the public.

via NPR|
#federal-workers#food-assistance#government